Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called Shangri-La Frontier. But he quickly learns just how difficult it is. Will his expert skills be enough to uncover its hidden secrets?
Cast: Yuma Uchida, Azumi Waki, Yoko Hikasa
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Season 1
50 episodes
1. What Do You Play Games For?What makes you game? For every 100 amazing games, there are a thousand that are not good. This is the story of Rakuro Hizutome, a man who loves, and is loved by, crappy video games, and his journey in the world of Shangri-La Frontier, one of the greatest video games of all time. The ultimate "Game x Fantasy" story, about a "crappy game hunter" who challenges one of the greatest games ever made!TV-14CC25minOct 1, 2023
2. A Peculiar OneRakuro fights the Ravenous Python, arrives in the game's second town, and explores its weapons crafting system before venturing out at night.TV-14CC25minOct 8, 2023
3. Black Wolf NightslayerThe battle with Lycagon the Nightslayer leaves Sunraku in an unexpected situation. Soon after, he's barreling down the rabbit hole to a new adventure!TV-14CC25minOct 15, 2023
4. A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated TastesSunraku agrees to train under Vysache and he's saddled with the Vorpal Soul Collar which decreases his EXP gain but increases stat point rewards upon leveling up. Afterward Emul offers to join Sunraku's party and they set off for Thirdrema.TV-14CC23minOct 22, 2023
5. Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All SidesOn their way to Thirdrema, Sunraku an Emul encounter the area boss Mud Digger in the middle of a swamp which greatly reduces their movement. Being at a disadvantage Sunraku needs figure out how his newly evolved skills work so he can take Mud Digger down.TV-14CC26minOct 29, 2023
6. The Writing Tool Knight-QueenSunraku encounters Arthur Pencilgon, whom he knows as Pencil Knight from another game called "Unite Rounds". She brings with her a message that he either publish what he knows about the unique scenario or wear a target on his back.TV-14CC25minNov 5, 2023
7. Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant LoserSunraku manages to stave off his attackers and reach Thirdrema, where he and Emul then travel back to Rabituza. Emul then takes Sunraku to the Vorpal Colosseum where he's pitted against 10 opponents to further his training.TV-14CC23minNov 12, 2023
8. The 300-Limit PandemoniumThe 10th opponent in the Rabituza arena is the Aberrant Woodmage, a powerful foe combining fast attacks with magic. Underleveled and understatted, Sunraku only needs to survive five minutes to win... but can he make it happen?!TV-14CC23minNov 19, 2023
9. A Dazzling Sea of TreesSunraku has to make it out of town so he can move on to the Prismatic Forest Grotto, but Ashura Kai and Psyger-0 stand in his way. Once he reaches the grotto itself, a dazzling array of sights await him!TV-14CC23minNov 26, 2023
10. Let's Go Tomb Raiding!!Sunraku continues his way through the Prismatic Forest Grotto where he encounters the area boss Clown Spider. He tells Emul to stay back as he wants to solo it first try with a no-hit run.TV-14CC23minDec 3, 2023
11. The Glimmer of TruthSunraku speaks with Vysache about their plans to defeat Wethermon the Tombguard. After their discussion Vysache decides to help Sunraku in his endeavor by ascending his weapons.TV-14CC25minDec 10, 2023
12. Regrets Always Lie in the PastPencilgon sends Sunraku and Oikatzo to the Iron Ruins of the Divinity to grind their levels to at least level 50. While there they encounter the Lifestide Lake Serpent monster.TV-14CC23minDec 17, 2023
13. Only Resentments About the End of Life RemainPencilgon, Sunraku, and Oikatzo make their way to find the NPC Setsuna of Bygone Days, Wethermon's former lover. She presents to them the Unique Scenario "From the Living World, With Love" which they accept.TV-14CC23minDec 24, 2023
14. SquishSunraku has encountered a new player named Dragonfly in "BERP". The two engage in a series of matches with bug exploits allowed. Afterwards Sunrakru heads to Rabituza to link his skills at the Skill Garden.TV-14CC23minJan 7, 2024
15. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)On the night of the new moon, the members of Ashura Kai are ambushed by a group of allied clans including Psyger-0. Meanwhile, Sunraku, Oikatzo, and Pencilgon confront Wethermon the Tombguard at the Hidden Garden.TV-14CC24minJan 21, 2024
16. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)Sunraku and the others are engaged in a battle against Wethermon the Tombguard, and making full use of resurrection items. Ten minutes have passed since the battle began and Wethermon summons his tactical mount "Kirin".TV-14CC26minJan 28, 2024
17. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)The battle with Wethermon the Tombguard moves to its next phase. Pencilgon and Oikatzo, exploiting rare items, focus on Kirin who has transformed into a suit of armor. Meanwhile Sunraku goes on the offensive to defeat Wethermon before he crumbles away.TV-14CC26minFeb 4, 2024
18. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)Items are depleted, weapons and gear are on the verge of breaking, and Wethermon continues his Clear Sky Conquest barrage on Sunraku while Pencilgon and Oikatzo continue their efforts to dismantle Kirin Armor. Sunraku goes all-in to finish the fight.TV-14CC25minFeb 11, 2024
19. The World Progresses, the Heroes Are RevealedWethermon falls into a slumber and Setsuna of Bygone Days leaves behind a hint that will lead to the truth about SLF. Wethermon's subjugation is reported to all players in game. Now, standing before the battle-weary trio are angry members of Ashura Kai...TV-14CC26minFeb 18, 2024
20. Current Situations and Next StepsUtopia, SLF's development company, is in a tizzy over the defeat of Wethermon the Tombguard. Sunraku is excited to kick off his bonus unique scenario Vorpal Epic. He then decides to check out the loot he received from defeating Wethermon.TV-14CC25minFeb 25, 2024
21. Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress"Unique monsters make money" Pencilgon suggests forming a clan with Sunraku and Oikatzo. After temporarily splitting, Sunraku returns to the Palace of Rabituza with the Non-Standard Ether Reactor he received from Oikatzo and comes up with a great idea."TV-14CC23minMar 3, 2024
22. The Walking Air PurifierBilac accepts Sanraku's proposal and they head to the Canyon of Ancient Souls to obtain the magic operations unit necessary for becoming an Ancient Craftsman. Lycagon's Mark causes weak monsters to flee, then they encounter the rare Dullahan General.TV-14CC25minMar 10, 2024
23. Bird and Rabbits VS Chorus of SkeletonsSunraku, Emul, and Bilac face off against the area boss the Humming Lich in the Canyon of Ancient Souls. Struggling to inflict damage, Bilac rushes to rework the Dullahan General's Decapitator into a holy-attribute weapon.TV-14CC23minMar 17, 2024
24. Rare Items, Worth More than Life ItselfSunraku returns to the Canyon Ancient Souls, where he encounters a swarm of Crystal Scorpions that are over level 100. Struggling to acquire the rare materials he seeks, Sunraku watches the scorpions' movements and comes up with a secret plan...TV-14CC26minMar 24, 2024
25. Those Who Illuminate the World's DarknessBilac finds jewelry among Sunraku's loot. In order to show them to a jeweler, she introduces Sunraku to Aramiys, the swordsman of Cazzeria, and vice captain of the Musketeers in Boots. Later they head to Eighthold where they encounter the Professor.TV-14CC25minMar 31, 2024
26. Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem ParadiseTo turn Beelac into an ancestral craftswoman and to get the futuristic toys in Inventoria up and running, Sunraku needs a magic control unit.TV-14CC23minOct 13, 2024
27. The Uncompromising GatekeeperSunraku and his pals make it into the Divinity-era workshop and retrieve the magic operations unit, but Pencilgon and Oikatzo have a score to settle with him before the quest proceeds any further.TV-14CC23minOct 20, 2024
28. Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various ThreadsIt's time for Sunraku to face the music as Pencilgon and Oikatzo force him to come face to face with the various factions he's been ignoring.TV-14CC23minOct 27, 2024
29. When Humanity Dreams of the Impossible and Takes to the SkiesPencilgon makes a proposal to the other clans. Sunraku forwards his interests in Rabituza, and faces a setback in his farming of the Crystal Scorpions.TV-14CC23minNov 3, 2024
30. The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of ThirstSunraku's attempts to farm the Crystal Scorpions for money are complicated when a giant gold scorpion enters the fray.TV-14CC23minNov 10, 2024
31. After the Fierce Battle, DespairIn the midst of his god-like run, Sunraku faces a setback that sours him on Shangri-La Frontier, but his sister has some advice to turn things around.TV-14CC23minNov 17, 2024
32. The Wings in a DrawIn Nephilim Hollow, Rust is slavering for a rematch with Sunraku, but Sunraku himself isn't in top fighting form after three months away from the game.TV-14CC23minNov 24, 2024
33. The Lion Catches a Rabbit with Its Full Strength; the Crab Catches a Phoenix with a Pizza CutterThe battle of Crimson Twinewing vs. Fiddler Crab reaches its climax, and Sunraku decides what to do next.TV-14CC23minDec 1, 2024
34. Run, Fueled by ImpatienceBack in Shangri-La Frontier, Sunraku needs to speed through the game to make his appointment with Mold and Rust. To make it in time, though, he'll have to ask a certain someone for aid.TV-14CC23minDec 8, 2024
35. Track It Like a BloodhoundSunraku meets up with Psyger-0 to take on the Lightless Barrens, but can't get his head around his new companion's strange behavior.TV-14CC23minDec 15, 2024
36. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)SF-Zoo shows shocking resilience in the face of the strongest foe they've ever faced, and Sunraku, paired with Psyger-0, must decide how to approach the task.TV-14CC23minDec 22, 2024
37. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (2)Sunraku and Psyger-0 engage Lycagon the Nightslayer, but Sunraku realizes that the assumptions he's made about the Colossus's patterns may not necessarily hold up.TV-14CC23minDec 29, 2024
38. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)The battle between Sunraku, Psyger-0, and Lycagon continues! But just as the Colossus seems poised to dominate, a new ally joins the fray.TV-14CC23minJan 5, 2025
39. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)Psyger-0's Ultimate is almost ready for release, but first Rei must recite a long incantation. The rest of the team must cover Lycagon in the meantime, with Sunraku revealing the Gilta Brill's own ultimate attack as well.TV-14CC23minJan 12, 2025
40. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (5)Sunraku receives the consequences of his defeat of Lycagon's shade, and as the group moves on to Fifticia to meet with Rust and Mold, another new twist awaits him.TV-14CC23minJan 19, 2025
41. What Do You Play Games For? Their AnswersKatzo and Pencilgon reaffirm their motives moving forward, and the defeat of Lycagon's shade has repercussions for the devs.TV-14CC23minJan 26, 2025
42. A Straight Flush Mixed with JokersSunraku gets an intriguing offer from Kei, then meets up with Rust and Mold to pursue the Ctarnidd quest.TV-14CC23minFeb 2, 2025
43. The Crimson Whale Meets the Monster FishSunraku and his new crew set out on the high seas to confront Ctarnidd and the Disciples of the Abyss.TV-14CC23minFeb 9, 2025
44. Revive, Broken City, Your Peace at an EndSunraku and his new party fight on the ghost ship and unlock the next stage of the Ctarnidd quest: an underwater city!TV-14CC23minFeb 16, 2025
45. Time to Fillet a Dragon FishSunraku's plan to reunite his party ends with him fighting an overpowered dragon eel.TV-14CC23minFeb 23, 2025
46. Venturing Wolves Then from the Seas to the SkyscrapersSunraku joins his teammates at the GGC where he learns more about the favor Katzo needs.TV-14CC23minMar 2, 2025
47. The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an InstantThe miraculous light bursts forth in glory for a moment.TV-14CC23minMar 9, 2025
48. Malice at 100 Meters Per SecondRakuro should be training for his tournament match, but finds himself succumbing to the call of SLF.TV-14CC26minMar 16, 2025
49. Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush YouSunraku's diversion back to SLF continues with a hair-raising battle against Atlanticus Lepnorca.TV-14CC23minMar 23, 2025
50. The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a CrisisNitro Squad prepares for the exhibition match, but disaster threatens Kei's rematch with Sylvia.TV-14CC23minMar 30, 2025
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Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called Shangri-La Frontier. But he quickly learns just how difficult it is. Will his expert skills be enough to uncover its hidden secrets?
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- C2C, MBS, Emotional Pictures
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